Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
12 nights · Pacific · 10 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Bora-Bora, At Sea, Aitutaki, Crossing the International Date Line and Neiafu and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Lautoka
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 18:00
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
- Day2
Moorea
Depart 18:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
- Cook's Bay
- Mount Rotui
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day3
Bora-Bora
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day4
Bora-Bora
Depart 17:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Aitutaki
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Crossing the International Date Line
A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
- Silk weaving
- Mekong fish farms
- Delta villages
- Day9
Neiafu
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:30
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Savusavu
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Suva
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Fiji, set on the south-east coast of the main island of Viti Levu. A green, rainy harbour city, it keeps colonial-era buildings, a lively municipal market and the Fiji Museum amid the surrounding tropical hills.
- Municipal market
- Fiji Museum
- Thurston Gardens
- Day13
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
Upcoming departures
- 7 Feb 2027
- 20 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora-Bora, At Sea, Aitutaki, Crossing the International Date Line, Neiafu, Savusavu, Suva and Lautoka.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Lautoka.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Feb 2027 and 20 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.